Carolina “red” Pulled Pork Shoulder Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp pure chile powder
2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tbsp fresh ground black pepper
1 tbsp kosher salt
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic granules
1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes
1 (5 -6 lb) boneless pork shoulder , with a thin layer of exterior fat
3 cups hickory chips , soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
3 cups apple cider vinegar
1 (14 oz) bottle ketchup , about 2 cups
2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 tbsp hot pepper sauce , to taste
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 -2 chipotle chile in adobo, diced to taste
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
10 -12 hamburger buns
1 pint coleslaw

Directions:

In a small bowl mix the rub ingredients.
Coat the pork shoulder all over with the rub and press the spices into the meat. Allow the pork to stand at room temperature for 30 to 40 minutes before grilling.
Follow the grill’s instruction for smoking with wood chips. With the lid closed, grill and smoke the pork, fat side up, over indirect low heat (250°F to 300°F) for about 1 hour. (Note: Smoke the pork for the first hour only.) Meanwhile, make the sauce.
In a heavy-bottom saucepan, whisk together the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat, and let simmer for about 25 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and, if desired, add extra hot pepper sauce.
After the pork has been grilling for 1 hour, baste it with the sauce and continue to baste every 30 minutes. Continue grilling until the temperature at the center of the meat registers 180°F When it is done, the meat should be tender enough to tear with your fingers. The total grilling time will be 5 to 6 hours.
Transfer the pork shoulder to a baking sheet, brush liberally with some remaining sauce, and tightly cover with aluminum foil. Let the pork rest for 30 minutes before serving.
To serve, pull the warm meat apart with your fingers or two forks and shred into pieces. Discard any large pieces of fat. Pile the seasoned pork on hamburger buns along with your favorite coleslaw and a generous amount of sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	690.79 Kcal (2892 kJ)
Calories from fat	357.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.75g	61%
Cholesterol	35.51mg	12%
Sodium	603.01mg	25%
Potassium	281.7mg	6%
Total Carbs	48.12g	16%
Sugars	9.97g	40%
Dietary Fiber	2.79g	11%
Protein	19.1g	38%
Vitamin C	10.4mg	17%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	53.3mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	222.64 Kcal (932 kJ)
Calories from fat	115.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.81g	61%
Cholesterol	11.44mg	12%
Sodium	194.35mg	25%
Potassium	90.79mg	6%
Total Carbs	15.51g	16%
Sugars	3.21g	40%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	11%
Protein	6.15g	38%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	17%
Iron	0.9mg	16%
Calcium	17.2mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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